Since everyone liked "Love" I decided to write a sequel. I absolutely love Burzek, and I'm glad that there are other fans out there, too. I'm not sure how long this story will be, but I plan to write at least a few chapters.
Burgess felt like she had been in the hospital for years even though it had just been a few days. Luckily she was being released today which was a huge relief to her and Ruzek.
All of Intelligence had taken turns visiting her in the hospital, and they had all had pitched in to find the people responsible for her shooting. Ruzek had stayed with her almost the entire time she had been in the hospital, and he was relieved she was going home.
Burgess had just been discharged and they were getting ready to head out when Lindsay and Atwater came in.
"Hey," Lindsay said, greeting the two of them, "How are you feeling?"
"I'm starting to feel better."
"Good. Listen, I really hate to do this now especially since you're going home, but Voight wants to see us."
"Now?" Ruzek asked. "I can't go now. I need to take her home."
"I know, but it must be really important. He asked to see me, you, and Antonio."
"I've been assigned the duty of taking you home," Atwater told Burgess. "I promise, I'll take care of everything until you get back," he said to Ruzek.
"Fine," he said reluctantly. It wasn't that he didn't trust Atwater, it was just he didn't want to be away from Burgess. He had almost lost her, and he never wanted to leave her side.
"If you need anything call me," he said leaning down to give her a kiss.
When Lindsay and Ruzek arrived at Voight's office, they found Antonio waiting.
"Do you know what this is about?" Ruzek asked.
"No idea," Antonio said. "It's weird that he only wanted to talk to the three of us."
"Okay," Voight said entering his office, "I'll make this quick. We need to fill Lindsay's position as quickly and possible, and I need someone that we can count on. Ruzek, do you think you and Burgess can keep your relationship separate from this job?"
"Yes, absolutely. Wait, does this mean-"
Voight nodded. "I want Burgess on our team. I just needed your word that when you're here, you have to keep it professional. I mean it, I don't do work relationships."
"I promise. She's a great cop, and she wants this. She'll work really hard."
"I know. Do you think I would put her name in if I didn't know that?"
"Yeah, of course." He was excited that Burgess was finally getting her wish and her chance to prove herself.
"That's all I need from you. I know you're anxious to get home so you can leave. But don't tell Burgess yet. I still need to make sure she gets officially approved."
After he left, Voight turned to Antonio and asked what he thought.
"I think Burgess is great. She's helped us out before, and she's always come through. She and Atwater work well together. I think she's a good fit."
"Do you really think they can keep their relationship separate from the job? He seems pretty shaken about the shooting."
"I think we were all shaken up about it. But once Burgess is better and back at work I think he'll be okay."
"What about you?" Voight asked Lindsay. "Do you think she's a good option for your replacement?"
She nodded. "I like her. She's tough but compassionate. And like Antonio said, she works well with everyone."
"I'm going to have her work mostly with you," he said to Antonio, "and Halstead. You think he'll be okay with that?"
"Sure. He doesn't have any problems with her."
"Okay, then I will send all of the paper work in and hopefully she'll be approved. Thanks," he said, letting them know they could leave.
Ruzek couldn't stop smiling on his drive to Burgess's apartment. She was finally going to get what she wanted, and they didn't have to hide their relationship anymore. Everything was working out exactly the way he wanted.
He calmed down when he walked inside, but Atwater could tell something was up.
"What did Voight want?"
"If I tell you, you have to keep it a secret. Burgess can't know yet."
"Yeah, sure."
"She's in," he said, lowering his voice, "He's putting her name in to replace Lindsay in Intelligence. He doesn't want me to tell her until all the paper work goes through and it's official."
"That's great. I'm glad she's finally getting promoted. And this means she'll be away from Roman."
"Yeah, we'll have to deal with him later. Right now we have to focus on getting her better. Is she asleep?"
Atwater nodded. "She took her antibiotics and painkillers when she got home. She didn't want anymore pain meds, but I made her. She's trying to act like she's okay, but she doesn't feel very good."
"I know. Thanks getting her home and watching out for her."
"Of course. I care about her- a lot. Let me know if you all need or want anything."
After Atwater left, Ruzek went to Burgess's room to check on her. She was asleep on her bed, and he just watched her for a few minutes. He thought he had been quiet, but he must have woken her up because she opened her eyes just as he was about to leave.
"Hey," she whispered.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you."
"I'm glad. Come here."
He climbed into bed beside her and positioned himself so her head was on his chest and his arms were gently wrapped around her. He was careful not to hurt her wound.
"I missed you. What did Voight want?"
"It's not important," he lied, trying not to give anything away. "Besides I don't want to talk about him right now. How are you feeling?" He noticed she was still pale which worried him. He knew that it would take awhile for her to fully recover, but he couldn't help be concerned.
"All the medicine I'm on is making me really tired. I've been in and out of sleep all day."
"Are you in pain?"
"Some," she admitted, "Not as much as before. The meds are helping, but it still hurts."
"Do you need anything?"
"Just you. I feel better now that you're here."
"Go back to sleep," he said, noticing that her eyes were already closed. "I'll be here when you wake up."
"I love you," she whispered.
"I love you, too," he said. He leaned down and kissed the top of her head. He stroked her hair and just held her as she slept. He hated that she was in pain, but he was glad that he could be here with her. He was going to be right by her side until she was fully recovered and back at work as part of the Ingelligence Unit.
